{"product_id":"a-bakers-daughter-recipes-memories-from-a-family-bakery-9781735222844","title":"A Baker's Daughter: Recipes \u0026 Memories from a Family Bakery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is what happens when a devoted daughter revives her famous-baker-dad's recipes--and uncovers a hidden family history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this narrative cookbook, Marcy Brenner's devotion to her dad, Max, is evident from the first line to the last--but her journey of discovery goes back in time, to long before she tasted her first Chocolate Top Cookie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe follow her journey, starting with a childhood of working holidays at Brenner's Bakery in Alexandria, Virginia, and culminating in teaching herself to bake like a pro in her own kitchen. To learn Max's secrets, she decoded his cryptic, commercial recipe cards. In so doing, uncovered an unexpected story--one of generations of bakers who both protected their past and used love as their primary ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures fifty primary recipes, with variations, and a special \"Notes\" section on banking tips and tricks--including how-to's for bread starters. Plus, more than 100 four-color process photos, along with black-and-white illustrations of Max's favorites. The narrative pages include Brenner family photos, past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marcy Brenner,Kristin Donnan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rocndog Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.51h x 8.44w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781735222844\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarcy is a musician, songwriter, author, and cancer advocate. She balances a need for solitude with her joy in sharing music and serving others; this book, \u003ci\u003eA Baker's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e, allowed her to serve her ancestors by telling a story they could not tell for themselves--along with celebrating her father. Her music audience, many of whom also were fans of the family bakery, have been thrilled to bring his recipes into their own homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2008 documentary film of Marcy's inspirational cancer-survival story, entitled \u003ci\u003eDead Girl Walking\u003c\/i\u003e--made by Ray Schmitt of Real Earth Productions--won the Amazing Grace Award at Toronto's BreastFest Film Festival, among other honors at various festivals and events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarcy has written, recorded, and published three original music CDs: \u003ci\u003eHome To Me\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnother Year Blooms\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMy Live Oak\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKristin (Marcy calls her Krissy) comes by her profession because she fledged from a family tree populated by writers, from both branches of the maternal line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe has spent her career as a freelance writer, authoring or coauthoring several books--including \u003ci\u003eRex Appeal\u003c\/i\u003e, the source material for the 2014 Emmy\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e-winning documentary \u003ci\u003eDinosaur 13\u003c\/i\u003e, a film she assisted during production. She also owns an independent publishing company called Rockin' Dog Studio, and writes, researches, and\/or edits for other authors, as well as for television, film, and giant-screen projects. She adores Chocolate Top Cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Marcy Brenner \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48311230693533,"sku":"9781735222844","price":31.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_0b399428-4795-4c8c-9e03-de2ad7be6028.jpg?v=1779259655","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-bakers-daughter-recipes-memories-from-a-family-bakery-9781735222844","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}